BMW X5 (2000 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 340 hp. The BMW X5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 14.3 L/100 km.

Specification BMW X5 BMW X5 2000 – 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG 1999 – 2002
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2000 – 2003 1999 – 2002
Body style — —
Variants 4 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 184 – 340 hp 347 hp
Torque 300 – 480 Nm 510 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.5 – 10.5 s 6.9 s
Top speed 200 – 240 km/h 235 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.7 – 14.9 L/100 km 14.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,666 mm 4,636 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,895 mm
Height 1,715 mm 1,803 mm
Wheelbase 2,819 mm 2,819 mm
Curb weight 2,070 – 2,180 kg 2,060 kg

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